Hyundai released a trio of Kona teasers on Tuesday that give us a first look at the updated model. The bigger news, however, is official confirmation of a hotter Kona N-line that Hyundai has reportedly been working on for quite some time.
The updated Kona appears to have a sleeker front bezel with new LED lighting signatures. Hyundai says the Kona will have wider stance and a "shark-inspired nose," while a redesigned front skid plate and bumper will "add to its armored appearance," according to a statement.
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As for the N line, we don't have any performance details. Hyundai is just saying that this model will get "a more aerodynamic design with a lower air intake and more aggressive front bumper, complemented by corner fins and lean kink lines." We're pretty excited to see this one in person.
Don't expect major mechanical changes for the new Kona. It was to continue to be powered by either a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter I4 or an upgraded 1.6-liter turbocharged I4. The N-line was supposed to offer a slight increase in horsepower over the turbo engine's 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, as well as offering some undercarriage improvements. It's unclear how any of these updates affected that Kona Electric.
Hyundai says the refreshed Kona will debut in the next few weeks.
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